User Manual
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Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this
purpose. In general, plastics containers are unsuitable.
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Always refuel outdoors where there are no sparks and
flames. Do not inhale fuel vapour. Do not smoke. Stay
away from open flames and sparks when filling fuel tank
or when handling fuel.
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Do not let petrol or oil come in contact with your skin.
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Keep petrol and oil away from the eyes. If petrol or oil
comes in contact with the eyes, wash them immediately
with clean water. If irritation is still present, see a
physician immediately.
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Immediately clean up spilled petrol.
FILLING THE TANK
See figure 7.
WARNING
Always shut off engine and allow it to cool down for 5
minutes before refuelling. Never remove the cap of the
fuel tank or add petrol to the product with a running or
hot engine. Move at least 9 m (30 ft) from refuelling site
before starting the engine. Do not smoke. Failure to
heed this warning could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING
Do not overfill. Fill the fuel tank to 25 mm below the top
of the fuel neck. After fueling, never tilt the mower more
than 25 degrees as this could result in fuel leakage and
risk of fire.
NOTE:
Always use petrol that is unleaded (91 or higher).
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Clean surface around fuel cap to prevent contamination.
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Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to keep
fuel from escaping around the cap. Rest the cap on a
clean surface.
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Carefully pour petrol into the tank. Avoid spillage.
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Clean and inspect the gasket, then replace all fuel and
container caps securely. (
See “Fuel cap“ section on
page 9
)
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Wipe up any fuel spillage. Move 9 m away from
refuelling site before starting engine.
NOTE:
It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new
engine during and after first use.
ADDING/CHECKING ENGINE OIL
See figure 7.
Engine oil has a major influence on engine performance
and service life. For general, all-temperature use, SAE
10W-30 is recommended. Always use a 4-cycle motor oil
that meets or exceeds the requirements for API service
classification SJ.
NOTE:
Non-detergent or 2-cycle engine oils will damage
the engine and should not be used.
To add engine oil:
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Ensure that the mower is level and area around oil cap/
dipstick is clean.
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Remove the cap and seal from oil bottle.
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Unscrew the oil cap/dipstick and remove.
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Slowly add oil. Fill to the “Full” line on dipstick. Do not
overfill.
NOTE:
When checking the oil level, seat the dipstick in
the oil fill hole but do not screw in.
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Reinstall the oil cap/dipstick and secure.
To check engine oil:
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Ensure that the mower is level and area around oil cap/
dipstick is clean.
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Remove the oil cap/dipstick. Wipe clean and reseat in
oil fill hole but do not screw in.
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Remove the oil cap/dipstick again and check oil level.
Add oil as needed.
STARTING/STOPPING THE MOWER
See figure 7.
WARNING
Never start or run the engine inside a closed or poorly-
ventilated area; breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
Exhaust fumes can build up inside a poorly-ventilated
area.
Pre-checks
1.
Check and ensure that the oil level is sufficient by
inspecting the oil level with the dipstick seated. Check
and ensure that the petrol tank has sufficient regular
unleaded fuel.
2. Turn the fuel tap to the “Open“ position.
STARTING THE ENGINE
3. Set the throttle lever to the “Start/Run” position (down
against the handle).
4. Firmly push and slowly release the primer bulb 3 times.
NOTE:
When pushing and releasing the primer bulb,
ensure that your finger covers and seals the centre hole
(in the bulb), and that you release the bulb at a slow
pace. This creates a partial vacuum, drawing petrol into
the primer from the carburettor. Pushing the primer bulb
forces fuel into the inlet manifold to enrich the mixture.
NOTE:
Priming the engine may not be necessary when
restarting a warm engine.
5. Pull the starter grip up to 2 times.
NOTE:
If the engine does not start after 2 pulls, repeat
the process of priming the fuel bulb 3 more times and
then pull the starter grip up to 2 times. Once the engine
starts, release the starter grip slowly so that the rope
does not snap back.
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Ensure the throttle lever is set to “Start/Run” position
